The year has flown past and the holidays are upon us. I don’t know about you, but my perception of how quickly time passes seems to increase each year. And so I find it increasingly important to reflect on the past year and to think about what to do moving forward.
In light of that, we recently asked our Branch Members (you!) to help by completing a membership survey. Over 50 responses came in. A few take away points:
- Branch meetings, networking, professional development and technical tours/seminars opportunities all equally motivate local engineers to be members.
- Members are primarily interested in technical site visits and professional development activities; though many are also interested in K-12 outreach, Cal Poly mentorship, YMF, etc.
- Members would like more networking opportunities (especially happy hours).
- Most members have not visited our new Branch blog yet. (Please take a moment to explore it today: http://asceslo.blogspot.com/).
- Oh, and fun fact, a majority of members identified themselves as practicing water resources and/or construction. (Way to go water!)
After seeing the results, our Branch Board considered current activities and ways to improve our Branch. We discussed increasing our networking and fostering connectivity between members. We brainstormed potential joint events that would help form relationships between Cal Poly SCE, the new Younger Member Forum and our Branch members. And we focused on the importance of providing technical opportunities – whether through tours, seminars, or other events. Of course, we also plan to continue our usual annual activities: Branch meetings, K-12 outreach, Cal Poly resume review/ mentoring opportunities, etc. We look forward to forming these ideas into actions, and hope that you will join us.
Thank you all for taking the time to provide feedback! Your thoughts and interests are always welcomed and encouraged.
Carolyn K. Berg
ASCE SLO Branch President
In light of that, we recently asked our Branch Members (you!) to help by completing a membership survey. Over 50 responses came in. A few take away points:
- Branch meetings, networking, professional development and technical tours/seminars opportunities all equally motivate local engineers to be members.
- Members are primarily interested in technical site visits and professional development activities; though many are also interested in K-12 outreach, Cal Poly mentorship, YMF, etc.
- Members would like more networking opportunities (especially happy hours).
- Most members have not visited our new Branch blog yet. (Please take a moment to explore it today: http://asceslo.blogspot.com/).
- Oh, and fun fact, a majority of members identified themselves as practicing water resources and/or construction. (Way to go water!)
After seeing the results, our Branch Board considered current activities and ways to improve our Branch. We discussed increasing our networking and fostering connectivity between members. We brainstormed potential joint events that would help form relationships between Cal Poly SCE, the new Younger Member Forum and our Branch members. And we focused on the importance of providing technical opportunities – whether through tours, seminars, or other events. Of course, we also plan to continue our usual annual activities: Branch meetings, K-12 outreach, Cal Poly resume review/ mentoring opportunities, etc. We look forward to forming these ideas into actions, and hope that you will join us.
Thank you all for taking the time to provide feedback! Your thoughts and interests are always welcomed and encouraged.
Carolyn K. Berg
ASCE SLO Branch President
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